“I beg your Majesty’s pardon,” said Mary Frances, “but she’s never spoken to me before—and”—
“That will do,” said the King. “If a doll is more important than I,—sew her up!”
“In what, Your Majesty?” asked Bod Kin.
“I beg your Majesty’s pardon”
“I didn’t
mean it
that way!”
“Oh, no, no!” exclaimed Mary Frances. “I didn’t mean it that way!”
“You better not!” said the King. “But I understand,”—he added, seeing Mary Frances look sad. “You must know I understand how you feel,